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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 133.46 and 61.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 133.46 and 61.98 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 133.46 = 61.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/133.46 = 61.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 133.46 × 61.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 8,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271.54/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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